Language, Politics and Writing

The aim of this title is to demonstrate the links and parallels between literature and politics in Western Europe. McCarthy looks at the history of the 20th century by wedding together literary and political events and texts, and examines the ways in which they interact and influence each other. Jargon-free, this book interweaves literary, aesthetic, mass media (especially film), political and historical themes. It provides readers with an intellectual commentary on the persistent cultural traditions in European nations, highlighting the fact that these traditions have been enriched by the dialogue of regional integration.